Students remember Somme100 at Westminster Abbey

30/06/2016

One hundred years after the start of the Battle of the Somme, students will be amongest those who will keep vigil at Westminster Abbey to remember those who fought in the Somme Offensive. As they keep watch, we will hear their story, listen to their voices and the voices of their families; the voices of those who worked behind the lines and in the war effort at home; and to German voices.

This evening and overnight, students from 17 schools will join with other organisiations in forming vigils at the grave of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey. This event forms part of the national commemoration of the Battle of the Somme and will be attended by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.